Every watercolor I work on is an exercise in capturing the flickering light that is experienced in nature. I try to combine that light with colorful elements that flash before me while I move through an area. I love spending time in the mountains in the summer because I can get outside and hike around to experience these elements easily.
Fantasy Mountain Garden
Here are some photo notes I took yesterday on a walk.
Now I must proceed slowly. I don’t want to over work it. I want to keep the rhythm, keep the flow. Mind the white.
1st and 2nd sessions
The white space is so intimidating
on clay board 8″ square
What I saw that day in early fall
Now I must proceed slowly. I don’t want to over work it. I want to keep the rhythm, keep the flow. Mind the white.
The work space and the tools
Follow me and see how I progress
It is always a process
“LINVILLE-FALL FLOWERS”
#1. watercolor
5″h x 7″w
Clay Board
The nice thing about this surface-you can move the paint around without scrubbing. You do need to spray it with a fixative once
“ESEEOLA LODGE-FALL FLOWERS 2014″
#2 watercolor
9.5” h x 10.5″w
Fabriano 300 lb cold press paper
I delivered my painting today for the Peaceable Kingdom Show at LinDor Arts located at 306 1st Street in Roanoke Va. 540-400-8442. The Opening is October 3rd at 5pm. Check it out-should be great fun.
MARCIA MCDADE MCMANN 